“Unfortunately, Lamar was unable to uphold the standards to return as an NBA player,” Knicks president Phil Jackson said in a statement on July 11. “We found it necessary to free up the roster spot.”

Sources tell Us Weekly that Odom’s athletic career has taken a downturn in recent years, and he doesn’t appear to be rededicating himself to the sport after Kardashian filed for divorce in December 2013.

“There was a lot of hope there when he had his first initial talks with Phil [Jackson],” an insider tells Us. “He gave him a real shot. He kind of threw this one away. He wasn't in it. He's not doing great. Admittedly, he's had a couple rough hands dealt with the family and the Khloe situation being pretty frequently thrown in his face.”